How to Say "dorsal" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dorsal” is “dorsal” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
relating to the back
Examples
El tiburón tiene una aleta dorsal muy grande.
The shark has a very large dorsal fin.
Siento un dolor en la zona dorsal de la espalda.
I feel a pain in the dorsal area of my back.
La columna dorsal es fundamental para la postura.
The mid-back spine is essential for posture.
One form for all genders
This word doesn't change its ending. It is 'el área dorsal' (feminine noun) and 'el músculo dorsal' (masculine noun).
Avoid saying 'dorsalo'
Mistake: “el músculo dorsalo”
Correction: el músculo dorsal
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